U of Michigan raises $5B as public colleges look for alternative funding

With fewer state dollars available, flagship public institutions are expanding fundraising initiatives with several campaigns over $2 billion in the works.

By James Paterson • Oct. 8, 2018

Cal State system to evaluate relevance of ACT, SAT

It joins the University of California System in reconsidering the role of standardized tests in predicting whether a student will succeed.

By James Paterson • Oct. 8, 2018

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

College Scorecard update to offer more relevant data

The consumer tool will add data on professional degrees and student debt and earnings at the program level, the Education Department says. 

By Halona Black • Oct. 8, 2018

President Speaks: The role of higher education in a ‘post-truth’ era

"We have often substituted the teaching of intellectual skills and critical thinking for teaching with any confidence what is the case in the world," writes Grant Cornwell, president of Rollins College.

By Grant Cornwell • Oct. 8, 2018

Colgate develops free speech policy that focuses on intent

The university's president hopes the report, which says free speech shouldn't cause "needless harm" and requires "careful listening," will be a model.

By James Paterson • Oct. 8, 2018

Nearly all states slashed college funding over last decade

As a result, many colleges are competing for students by providing more institutional financial support.

By James Paterson • Oct. 5, 2018

Report: How colleges can help first-generation students succeed

One-third of all college students are the first in their family to attend college, but only about one-quarter of them will earn a degree in four years.

By Halona Black • Oct. 5, 2018

Ohio State plans esports program across 5 colleges

The interdisciplinary program joins classes and degrees from a growing number of colleges capitalizing on the emerging competitive video-gaming industry.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 5, 2018

College-prep centers in high schools leveling playing field

Future centers at Indianapolis high schools are preparing students who don't have reliable high-speed internet access at home for applying to college.  

By Christina Vercelletto • Oct. 5, 2018

How bad would a ban on Chinese students be? 'Catastrophic,' experts say

The halt on student visas never materialized, but the fact it was discussed raises concerns about future access to this key student group.

By Halona Black • Oct. 4, 2018

International student enrollment continues to fall

Experts cite competition abroad and tightening U.S. immigration policies as likely causes of the decline.

By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018

25 Illinois colleges team up to improve attainment

The effort to close the graduation gap for disadvantaged students by 2025 includes two University of Illinois campuses and the City Colleges of Chicago.

By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018

University of Montana assessed $1M Clery Act fine

One expert says future fines under the act will be larger and assessed more quickly than in the past.

By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018

Portland State University launches centers for smart city tech, homelessness

The university will provide $3 million in funding over three years to support the research initiatives as they tackle some of the region's most pressing problems.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 4, 2018

Time crunch causes students with preschoolers to slow studies, drop out

A new study shows parents of young children take longer to earn degrees and are less likely to finish than students with no or older children.

By James Paterson • Oct. 3, 2018

DeVry acquisition raises concerns amid for-profit M&A trend

Critics question whether the new owner intends to profit from a resale, though a spokeswoman cites a "long-term view" focused on student outcomes.

By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • Oct. 3, 2018

Colleges coming up short on diverse hiring promises

The share of faculty hires each year who identify as black dipped slightly during a 10-year period ending in 2016.

By Halona Black • Oct. 3, 2018

Ed Department will miss Nov. 1 deadline for borrower defense, gainful employment rules

The department needs more time to review 38,000-plus comments on the proposed borrower defense rule, one official said.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 3, 2018

Applications down at top US MBA programs

The declines at graduate business programs on the whole are beginning to afflict elite colleges, which were thought to be immune to the trend.

By James Paterson • Oct. 2, 2018

Students say Apple co-founder's Woz U is flawed

The online tech education provider faces criticism for a 33-week, $13,200 program students say is faulty, out-of-date and lacks instructors.

By James Paterson • Oct. 2, 2018

Study: Dropping test-only placement could mean fewer students in remedial classes

Initial findings saw 14% of students place higher in math and 41.5% higher in English using alternative measures at seven New York community colleges.

By Halona Black • Oct. 2, 2018

3 issues college leaders should be ready to address now

Free speech, voting rights and mental health demand administrators' attention this academic year, experts say.

By Hallie Busta • Oct. 2, 2018

High-scoring, low-income students will be paid to pivot toward college

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will fund a program that will pay Rhode Island students for each step they take on the path to attending college.

By Christina Vercelletto • Oct. 2, 2018

U of North Georgia to add ‘Momentum Year’ for freshmen

Four in 10 full-time undergraduates at Georgia's public colleges won't graduate in six years, making them targets of initiatives to improve completion rates.

By Halona Black • Oct. 1, 2018

Subaru to offer applied sciences associate degree

Amid a shortage of auto mechanics, carmakers nationwide are shifting tactics and partnering with colleges to build a pipeline for skilled workers.

By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018